Figure 16. Removing the base cover
Figure 17. Disconnect the battery cable
Steps
1. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE:
Upon loosening the captive screws, the base cover opens up creating a gap between the base cover and the
palm-rest assembly at the hinges.
2. Remove the five screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Starting from the top-left corner of the hinge, pry the base cover to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the base cover for computers shipped with an aluminum
chassis
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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